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BoI net profit up 24% Open in new window
Source Icon The Telegraph | Tag Icon net profit
Mumbai, July 31: The Bank of India (BoI) today posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter ended June 30 on the back of a strong growth in net interest income. Net profit of the bank rose 24 per cent to Rs 725.13 crore from Rs 584.32 crore in the corresponding period last year.

BP’s Macondo Oil Well ‘Kill’ Delayed By Storm Debris Open in new window
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BP Plc?s next attempt to more fully seal its Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico was delayed by a day as the company had to remove debris from a relief well.

Oil spill mars UC Berkeley's BP-funded research Open in new window
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AP - BP's catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is fueling opposition to the University of California, Berkeley's research partnership with the British company, with activists on the famously liberal campus demanding a severing of ties.

Pakistan Floods May Have Killed 3,000 People, Aid Official Says Open in new window
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As many as 3,000 people may have died in floods that have devastated Pakistan?s northwestern region, the local head of the country?s largest rescue service said.

Yankees Acquire Three Players as MLB Trade Deadline Expires Open in new window
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The New York Yankees, with the best record in the majors midway through the season, acquired a pitcher, infielder and outfielder before the Major League Baseball trade deadline passed.

Boeing Subsidiary Lands $43.7M Military Contract Open in new window
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Columbia River Gorge company lands contact to develop nation's next spy craft Columbia River Gorge - Oregon - United States - Metro Areas and Regions - Arts and Entertainment

Spirit Airlines' Carry-on Bag Fee Starts Sunday Open in new window
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Spirit Airlines' controversial carry-on bag fees takes effect Sunday Spirit Airlines - Airline - United States - Travel - Recreation

Loans turn dearer Open in new window
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Mumbai, July 31: Some banks have started raising lending rates, taking borrowers by surprise. After the RBI monetary measures, banks had almost unanimously ruled out an immediate rise in loan rates, while most went ahead with a deposit rate hike.

ICICI Bank meets forecast Open in new window
Source Icon The Telegraph
Mumbai, July 31: ICICI Bank today met analyst expectations when it posted a 16.85 per cent growth in net profit for the first quarter ended June 30. Net profit rose to Rs 1,026 crore from Rs 878 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Bid to resolve mining tiff Open in new window
Source Icon The Telegraph | Tag Icon tiff
Calcutta, July 31: The coal and environment ministries will meet in the third week of August to consider the classification of forests into go and no-go areas for Coal India Ltd (CIL).

BoI net profit up 24% Open in new window
Source Icon The Telegraph | Tag Icon net profit
Mumbai, July 31: The Bank of India (BoI) today posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter ended June 30 on the back of a strong growth in net interest income. Net profit of the bank rose 24 per cent to Rs 725.13 crore from Rs 584.32 crore in the corresponding period last year.

A Fear That Academics Are Distracted Directors Open in new window
Source Icon The New York Times | Tag Icon academics fear
When university presidents serve on many corporations? boards, governance experts say, someone is getting short shrift.

Yankees Acquire Pitcher Kerry Wood From Cleveland Indians Open in new window
Source Icon BusinessWeek
The New York Yankees acquired right- handed pitcher Kerry Wood today after he was taken off the 15- day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians as the Major League Baseball trade deadline ended.

Pipe Break That Caused Michigan Oil Spill Is Found Open in new window
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Officials pinpoint spot where pipeline broke, causing huge Kalamazoo River oil spill in Mich. Kalamazoo River - Oil spill - Environment - Energy - Petroleum in the Environment



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